Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I've never stripped down and weight myself after a ride, nekkid and w/o rehydration and refueling. Drinking a quart of restorative is the first thing I do. However the next morning I'll be light if that was a tough ride. It'll take me a couple days to put the glycogen and water back.
I'm usually 5 or 6 pounds lighter after a hot club ride with hills and chasing faster riders for 60+ miles. I did a mountain ride and tried to conserve water early (so I could stay with the group) and by the time I got to the next water stop it was too late. Got nausea bad and had trouble drinking or eating and was 11 pounds light at the end. Worst bonk ever.
Did the same ride 2 weeks later and guzzled water early and a friend sagged the ride with cold drinks and snacks and I had a glorious time.